Epidemiological trends and neurological outcomes of pediatric central nervous system infections in rural part of western India

BACKGROUND Central nervous system (CNS) infections remain a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability among children in low-income and middle-income countries. In India, regional variations in etiology and outcomes are influenced by vaccination uptake, environmental conditions, and healthcare access. Data from rural western India remains limited. AIM To evaluate the epidemiological trends, clinical spectrum, etiological distribution, and short-term outcomes of pediatric CNS infection